This seminar is designed to advance clinical competence in treating upper-extremity pain associated with tendinopathy and neural compression. A thorough review of pain science, tendon and nerve structure, physiology, and pathomechanics will create a foundation for proper intervention for pain reduction, tissue health, and engagement in life. The course content includes current conservative treatment options, activity analysis, activity modification, orthotic options, soft tissue mobilization, tissue loading, and lifestyle redesign. The student will participate in lecture and discussions before implementing assessment and treatment strategies in laboratory sessions.

 

This is an intermediate level course.

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Course Dates & Locations

  • Aug 10, 2024 – Aug 11, 2024

    1309 North Flagler Drive, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

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    Good Samaritan Medical Center
    1309 North Flagler Drive, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

    Good Samaritan Medical Center
    1309 North Flagler Drive
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

    Class Location- HR Classroom
    Parking by valet or self parking lot out front

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  • Sep 7, 2024 – Sep 8, 2024

    800 East Gate Blvd., NEW YORK (Garden City), NY 11530

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    Metro Physical Therapy
    800 East Gate Blvd., NEW YORK (Garden City), NY 11530

    Course Location
    Metro Physical Therapy
    800 East Gate Blvd.
    Garden City, NY 11530
    T:516-745-8050


    Area Accommodations
    Hampton Inn Garden City
    1 North Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
    (516) 227-2720
    Walking Distance

    Hilton Garden Inn Westbury
    1575 Privado Road, Westbury, NY 11590
    (516) 683-8200

    Courtyard by Marriott Westbury
    1800 Privado Road, Westbury, NY 11590
    (516) 542-1001


    There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the mentioned hotels.
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  • Nov 9, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024

    1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108

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    VA Puget Sound Health Care System
    1660 S. Columbian Way, SEATTLE, WA 98108

    VA Puget Sound Health Care System
    1660 S. Columbian Way
    SEATTLE, WA 98108

    Parking: From entrance at Columbian way, parking garage on the right

    Entrance: Building 101, directly next to the parking garage

    Floor: 1st floor, we will have a sign in table at the front door and a sign pointing to the right where the classrooms are the first doors on the right.

    Room: E80 and E90


    Nearby Accommodations

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
    255 South King Street
    Seattle WA 98104
    (206) 859-4400

    Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
    77 YESLER WAY
    Seattle WA 98104
    (206) 340-1234

    Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
    612 2nd Ave
    Seattle WA 98104
    (206) 625-1111


    There are NO room blocks or discounts available at the hotel.

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Educational Credit

A certificate of attendance for 15 Contact Hourswill be awarded to each participant. All Therapy Network Seminars are pre‐approved for CEUs in the state where the course is conducted when required for PT, OT, ATs & Assistants.

Therapy Network, Inc. (BOC AP#: P2563) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. Our seminars are eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education # 3073 Category 1 Domain of OT. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsements of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

Audience

This course is intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and ATs

NOTE: Nothing in this course is to enable or permit the learner to apply techniques outside of the scope of practice in their individual state and discipline.

Objectives

  • Identify the anatomical and biomechanical foundations of compassion and the neurological pathology of the upper extremity.
  • Identify current evidence that applies to the evaluation and treatment of diseases presented.
  • Identify sound biopsychosocially-based treatment plans for the management of tendon and nerve pain in the upper extremity.
  • Demonstrate loading and soft tissue mobilization techniques to support the remediation of presented pathologies.
  • Select appropriate orthotic and immobilization strategies to support tissue healing.
  • Identify appropriate activity modifications and lifestyle redesigns to support tissue healing and regeneration.

Participants Comments

  • “This course completely changed my way of thinking about cumulative trauma.”
  • What a terrific 2 days. The course certainly made me re-think some things”
  • “Excellent presentation style ...coming from a background of experience and knowledge”
  • Kept the emphasis on the important items that you should remember in terms of pathology, evidence, interventions and guidelines rather than protocols.”

Schedule

  • Day 1

    8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
    8:30 Peripheral nerve anatomy and neurophysiology
    9:15 Pathophysiology of compressive neuropathy
    9:45 BREAK
    10:00 Compressive neuropathies
    - Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
    - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    - Pronator Syndrome
    - Radial Tunnel Syndrome
    11:00 Case study discussion
    12:00 LUNCH (on your own)
    1:00 LAB: Compressive neuropathy assessment and treatment
    2:00 Pain: physiology and cultural implications
    2:45 BREAK
    3:00 The Thoracic Outlet: proximal pain syndromes
    3:45 Non-Anatomic pain issues. Fictional disorders:
    - Recognizing & managing the non-organic pain client
    4:00 LAB: Proximal assessment and pain control intervention.
    5:30 Q/A & Adjourn
  • Day 2

    8:00 Muscle and tendon structure and physiology: What is normal?
    9:00 Tendinopathy: Definition & implication for therapy
    9:30 BREAK
    9:45 Classification system of soft tissue pain
    - Implication for assessment and treatment
    10:00 Defined tendon disorders
    - Shoulder: rotator cuff & bicepital tendinopathy
    - Elbow: lateral and medial tendinopathy
    - Hand and wrist: synovial tenosynovitis
    12:00 LUNCH (on your own)
    1:00 LAB: Tendon disorder RX & intervention
    2:00 Myofascial pain of the upper extremity: **trigger point assessment
    2:45 BREAK
    3:00 LAB: Joint & Soft tissue RX & treatment.
    5:00 Q/A and Adjourn

Cancellation Policy

Registration fee less a $75 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation received 14 days prior to program date. No refunds will be given after that time. Therapy Network, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. TNI is NOT responsible for registrants nonrefundable airfare, accommodations or fees.